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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.97, 8,104.71 and 3,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.97, 8,104.71 and 3,220.44 is: 4,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.97 : 8,104.71 = 3,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.97/8,104.71 = 3,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.97x = 8,104.71 × 3,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.97x = 26,100,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100,719.24/5,872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.21

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